Teeth Grinding and TMJ Dentistry

Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding needs to be investigated by a dentist as it can be caused by jaw problems -- called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The excess pressure on tissues and muscles around the jaw causes numerous dental problems and symptoms such as a sore jaw, tooth sensitivity, headaches and earaches which should be brought to the dentist's attention.You will need treatment to protect your teeth from the damage of bruxism. Treatment by a specialist in TMJ dentistry will focus on:

• Reducing headaches, jaw pain, and other symptoms
• Preventing damage to the teeth and jaw
• Stopping teeth grinding with use of a mouthguard or splint

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